This encyclopedia is the perfect guide to the weird, magical,
superstitious, and supernatural beliefs of people from all over the
world. This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the
"gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday lifeācall
them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an
often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end
life quickly or drought could condemn a poor family to agonizing
death, superstitious beliefs gave people a feeling of understanding
or even control. They have continued to shape societies and
cultures ever since. This book covers a range of superstitious,
supernatural, and otherwise unusual beliefs from the ancient world
to the early 19th century. More than 100 entries explain beliefs,
discuss historical evidence, and explain how each belief differs
across cultures. This book is a perfect gateway for anyone curious
about superstitious and magical beliefs, with topics ranging from
the everyday, such as dogs and iron, to legendary figures, such as
Hermes Trismegistus and the Yellow Emperor.
General
Imprint: |
ABC-CLIO Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2022 |
Authors: |
William E. Burns
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
328 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4408-7847-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4408-7847-1 |
Barcode: |
9781440878473 |
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